The proposed rezoning to Urban Institutional Zone (UI) is to provide for educational or institutional facilities within mature areas of the city, and associated uses that complement institutional development.

The purpose of this rezoning application is to consolidate properties owned by the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) into a single zone.

The building along 111 Avenue NW would feature at-grade commercial space with entrances facing towards the street engaging people who walk by, and a second storey with commercial office space, with the top two storeys as residential space.

A building at the rear of the site would be up to three storeys, featuring living and working space. Parking will be provided underground, and at grade to the rear of the buildings under the second storey.

This application also includes a road closure (map) along 111 Avenue NW. This would legally close the lane between the two parcels subject to the rezoning, and would be consolidated and rezoned as a single site.

Construction of a new main facility with a height of approximately 7 storeys

Demolition of the existing North Pavilion building and CHOICE Day Centre

Extensive renovations to the Angus McGugan Pavilion (AMP)

The proposal includes the closure and consolidation of a portion of 105 Street NW and two lanes to allow for the expansion of the site.

Public Engagement Session

Citizens were invited to a drop-in engagement session, held on October 15, 2018, to learn more about the proposed rezoning, road closure and redevelopment of Capital Care Norwood located north of the Royal Alexandra Hospital.

A planning application has been made to legally close the portion of 115 Avenue NW that bisects the Spruce Avenue Park site. If approved, the roadway can be physically removed and reclaimed as park space.

This proposal facilitates the Spruce Avenue Neighbourhood Renewal Project. It aims to create a more connected, useable, and safe park site. The roadway’s current access points to St. Basil and Spruce Avenue schools are proposed to be relocated to 102 Street NW.